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Connective Tissue Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color | Expert Insights
SLECollagen vascular diseases encompass a group of autoimmune disorders that can have a profound impact on an individual's health and quality of life. At the 2023 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Ted Rosen, Professor and Vice-Chair of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, explained how these conditions uniquely impact individuals with skin of color. Missed the lecture?? Explore key insights and pear …
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Skin Rash – Friday Pop Quiz 1/6/23
An 8-month-old boy is brought in by his mother for concerns of a rash that comes and goes for the last few months, primarily on his face and belly. His older brother suffers from asthma and often has a similar rash on the inside of his elbow and behind his knees. The gene most commonly mutated in the photograph is also mutated in which of the following? A.) Palmoplantar keratoderma B.)� …
Skin Eruption – Friday Pop Quiz 7/15
A 7-year-old girl presents with a swollen earlobe for several days treated by her pediatrician with oral antihistamines and topical mupirocin. The eruption progresses to that shown in the image in addition to the development of fever, malaise, and neck pain. What would be the next best step in management for this patient? A. Obtain a bacterial culture B. Increase dosage and frequency of …
Skin Parasites – Friday Pop Quiz 6/10/2022
What was this patient most likely doing that caused this condition? A. Walking on the sand B. Sitting in a hot tub C. Making margaritas D. Wading in freshwater E. Playing with caterpillars To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …